Pachinko parts?

Steverd

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Just over paid for my first pachinko machine ($75). But I've always wanted one.
So I got this one to restore. What are the best sources online for pachinko parts, repair or manuals?
Also does anyone know anything about this machine?

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Thank you!
 
There used to be a guy on ebay selling repair manuals. I think there was a section on where to find parts in it.

ken
 
I made the mistake of buying a couple of those when I first got into games, eventually just propped them up in front of the dumpster and watched someone else in my apartment complex carry them off.
 
Unless there's anything broken you probably wont need much in the way of parts, other than a fresh supply of pachinko balls if yours are corroded or rusty (and nobody likes corroded or rusty balls). Also see a note about the ramp covers below.

That playfield damage you see may even just be dirt from the balls, try using a qtip and some simple green to see if it cleans up.

As far as electronics/lights on the old pachinkos like what you have...they're about as basic as you can get. A switch under the top hopper lights up one light as a "ready" light of sorts. If the top hopper goes empty, the light goes out, and if it all works, a little gate should close in the shooting mechanism as well, just like the coin solenoid on a video game. The opposite light is a "win" light that lights up momentarily when you win.

Thats about it!

One tip I can offer...the ramps that the balls travel down from the hopper into the win queue/mechanism often are open on the top (missing covers). You either need those covers or rig something up. I used a piece of cardboard and a paper towel crunched up and stuffed in to keep the lid down. Otherwisde the balls start popping out of the ramps as you win.

They may be a dime a dozen but pachinkos are pretty cool to play and the vintage ones have that patina to them thats just cool on its own.
 
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